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Happy New Year to all our readers – here are your favourite stories of 2022

  By the Editor in Chief of Cruise Passenger and Cruise&Travel Magazine     Happy New Year to all of you – and thanks ...

Regent Seven Seas cruises deals

Luxury veteran says Australians now hooked on the finer things in life

Australian cruisers have upgraded to luxury cruise ships as never before, making the local market for no-expense-spared holidays at sea one of the world’s ...

See the world on these epic Viking 2023 world cruises

Why what happened aboard the cruise ship struck by a “rogue” wave should not deter you from expedition cruising

By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief Just two weeks ago, I was sailing on Viking Polaris in Antarctica. It was an amazing journey filled ...

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

Passenger dies after Viking Polaris hit by rogue wave

Expedition ship Viking Polaris has been hit by a freak wave, killing one passenger and injuring four others. The vessel, which was launched just ...

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in Antarctica  Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the Viking ...

Viking Polaris mini sub

Video: Dive! Dive! Dive! What’s it really like on an Antarctic submarine?

By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in the Antarctic Meet Ringo the submarine – and yes, just like the Beatles song, she is ...

Viking claims discovery of a new island in Antarctica

Viking claims discovery of a new island in Antarctica

By Peter Lynch, On board Viking Polaris in Antarctica Viking has claimed to discover a new island in Antarctica after expedition staff looking for ...

Viking Cruises

Has Viking got the answer to Australia’s crisis over Covid and cruising

By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief On board Viking Polaris in Antarctica We’re aboard Viking Polaris in Antarctica along with some 300 passenger and ...

Viking is creating an expedition revolution with the new Viking Polaris

Viking is creating an expedition revolution with the new Viking Polaris

Margrith Ettlin, Viking’s first female captain, is feeling particularly satisfied - the brand new Viking Polaris is flying across the Drake Passage at a racy 17 knots.

BEST CRUISE LINES OF 2022

BEST CRUISE LINES OF 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]It’s been a stupendous year for the cruise industry with lines coming back bigger and better than ever in 2022. This year’s extraordinary ...

Mudbrick Vineyards Restaurant - Waiheke Island

The 8 best dishes I tried in Auckland

First-timers visiting Auckland are sometimes surprised by the prevalence of the Māori language on street signs, in the media and among the local population. ...

Royal Caribbean reveals five-stage plan for region's first ever private resort for cruise passengers

Royal Caribbean reveals five-stage plan for region’s first ever private resort for cruise passengers

Royal Caribbean’s plans to set up the first exclusive cruise resort in the Pacific are proceeding a pace, with “trial” sailings of the largest ...

reader's choice awards

Last days – vote now in our Readers’ Choice Awards and make your favourite line a winner

It’s last call for votes in our prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 – so it’s definitely time to cast your vote and give your ...

Adults only Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean takes out honours in Conde Nast awards

Viking has continued a year of good news, being voted both Best Ocean Line and Best River Line by Conde Nast Traveller in their ...

Another milestone for the return of cruising as The Pacific Adventure meets Pacific Explorer

Another milestone for the return of cruising as The Pacific Adventure meets Pacific Explorer

Sydney Harbour saw a return to its busiest today with the Carnival Splendor leaving on its first cruise, and Pacific Explorer and the all-new ...

Regent Seven Seas' The Regent Suite

Australians spending average $30,000 per couple, reports Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas is selling more luxury cruises and longer journeys as Australians trade up following the pandemic. We are spending more, holidaying longer ...